"Books are the most worthy companions to take with you on this bitter-sweet journey known as life."

-- Cassandra King

#Sweet Quotes #Book Quotes #Journey Quotes

“We should not have a tin cup out for something as important as the arts in this country, the richest in the world. Creative artists are always begging, but always being used when it's time to show us at our best.”
“Why are not more gems from our great authors scattered over the country? Great books are not in everybody's reach; and though it is better to know them thoroughly than to know them only here and there, yet it is a good work to give a little to those who have not the time nor means to get more.”
“A poor leader will tell you how many people work for them. A great leader will tell you how many people they work for.”
“If we knew exactly the laws of nature and the situation of the universe at the initial moment, we could predict exactly the situation of the same universe at a succeeding moment.”
“People will do somethingâ€”including changing their behaviorâ€”only if it can be demonstrated that doing so is in their own best interests as defined by their own values.”
“The best thing anyone can do in life is to give opportunities to a child.”
“The burden of suffering seems a tombstone hung about our necks, while in reality it is only the weight which is necessary to keep down the diver while he is hunting for pearls.”
“How we put our collective talents to work is a social issue, not solely a personal one.”

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